Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Criella studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Gilbert was born with his father's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (120 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Arara's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Arara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Banker and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on her left side. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.